Day care and support for older people
Day services for older people
Day services can help you keep active, meet with other people and give your carer a break. You may only need these services for a short while, for example to regain confidence after a fall or spell in hospital.
If you think you need day services, you can contact Social Care Direct to ask for advice or to arrange for us to assess your needs.
If you are unable to contact us online you can phone us on 0131 200 2324.
Types of day service
Lunch clubs usually run for two to three hours and offer a hot meal. Normally you will contribute towards the cost of your meal and transport, if provided. Lunch clubs are offered throughout the city.
Day centres can offer activities, classes and day trips. Your personal care is free of charge, transport and meals are provided, usually at a low cost.
One to one care means that someone comes to your own home to help you to get out and about or support you in activities at home. They can help you with personal care and other needs as required.
Small group care means that you meet with 2 or 3 older people once a week in a paid carer’s home. You can enjoy each other’s company or go out to places of interest.
Day services for older people
| Organisation | Phone number | |
| NEDC (north east) | 0131 553 7147 | enquiries@nedc.org.uk |
| Libertus (south east) | 0131 664 7424 | enquiries@libertus.org.uk |
| Libertus Canalside (south west) | 0131 609 0719 | enquiries@libertus.org.uk |
| Caring in Craigmillar (north east) | 0131 510 6930 | info@caringincraigmillar.org |
| Eric Liddell (south east) | 0131 447 4520 | heenanc@ericliddell.org |
| Lifecare (north east and north west) | 0131 343 0940 | enquiries@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk |
| MILAN (city wide) | 0131 475 2307 | admin@milanswo.co.uk |
| Oxgangs Care (south east/south west) | 0789 757 1935 | elaine.black@oxgangscare.org |
| The Open Door (south east/ south west) | 0131 447 9757 | lynnette@theopendoor.org.uk |
| Prestonfield (south east) | 0131 620 7222 | Prestonfieldnp@southedinburgh.co.uk |
| QCCC (north west/rural Edinburgh) | 0131 331 5570 | mail@qccc.org.uk |
| Lochend Neighbourhood Centre (north east) | 0131 652 9902 | leannemcneill@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Drylaw Rainbow Club (north west) | 0131 343 6643 | rainbowdaycare@btconnect.com |
| Corstorphine Dementia Project (north west) | 0131 478 7784 | contact@cdp-edinburgh.org.uk |
| Care Support Scotland (north east) | 0774 164 5560 | contact@caresupport.scot |